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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.13, 42.95 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.13, 42.95 and 18.19 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.13 : 42.95 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.13/42.95 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.13x = 42.95 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.13x = 781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.26/31.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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